Fibrosis, defined as the excessive deposition of extracellular matrix in an organ, is the main
complication of chronic liver damage. Its endpoint is cirrhosis, which is responsible for …

Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is a major cause of kidney graft loss, yet assessment of
individual risk at diagnosis is impeded by the lack of a reliable prognosis assay. Here, we …

Beyond haemostasis, platelets have emerged as versatile effectors of the immune response.
The contribution of platelets in inflammation, tissue integrity and defence against infections …

C1q-binding ability may indicate the clinical relevance of de novo donor-specific anti-HLA
antibodies (DSA). This study investigated the incidence and risk factors for the appearance of …

Myofibroblasts are stromal cells mainly involved in tissue repair. These cells present contractile
properties and play a major role in extracellular matrix deposition and remodeling. In liver…

BACKGROUND& AIMS: Embryonic biliary precursor cells form a periportal sheet called the
ductal plate, which is progressively remodeled to generate intrahepatic bile ducts. A limited …

Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3 is a protease involved in cancer progression and tissue
remodeling. Using immunofluorescence and immunoelectron microscopy, we identified …

Background & Aims: Telangiectatic focal nodular hyperplasia (TFNH) of the liver is generally
believed to belong to the focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) family. The aim of this study was …

Purpose To evaluate the reliability of quantitative ultrasonic measurement of renal allograft
elasticity using supersonic shear imaging (SSI) and its relationship with parenchymal …

Vitiligo is the most common depigmenting disorder resulting from the loss of melanocytes
from the basal epidermal layer. The pathogenesis of the disease is likely multifactorial and …